ACCC claim that Google misled Android users upheld by the Federal Court
20 April 2021
These important proceedings before the Federal Court were determined in a judgment published on 16 April 2021.
These important proceedings before the Federal Court were determined in a judgment published on 16 April 2021.
Banco Chambers congratulates its 19 barristers featured in the 2021 edition of Best Lawyers.
Our new Workplace Conduct Policy reaffirms our commitment to ensuring respect and safety in the workplace
Tim Breakspear has been listed as a preeminent practitioner for the seventh consecutive year.
Banco Chambers warmly congratulates Andrew Coleman on his well deserved appointment.
Twelve Banco Chambers members were listed in the Legal 500 Guide
From 11 - 15 January Banco Chambers is open from 8.30am - 5.30pm each day. For any enquiries outside of these hours please contact the Clerk, Jeh Coutinho - 0422 499 580 or clerk@banco.net.au
The Chambers & Partners 2021 Guide to the Australian Bar features 17 Banco barristers across a range of areas.
Tom Blackburn SC and Anais d'Arville successfully defended defamation proceedings brought by two doctors in relation to the use of "Deep Sleep Therapy" at the Chelmsford Psychiatric Hospital in the 1960s and 70s.
300 owners of time share villas at the Palmer Coolum resort in Queensland have successfully settled a long running dispute with resort owner Clive Palmer.
Banco Chambers congratulates Kristen Deards SC on her inclusion in the Doyles Guide to leading tax barristers in NSW.
Anne has been acknowledged as a preeminent counsel in professional indemnity matters by the Doyles Guide to the Legal Profession
Robert Newlinds and Robert Pietriche appeared for the successful appellant in a challenge to the validity of a by-law that provided a blanket ban on pets in the Horizon Apartment Complex.
James Emmett, Jonathon Redwood, and Christopher Withers were each appointed Senior Counsel today.
Banco Chambers' expertise in competition law matters was recognised in the most recent edition of Doyles Guide to Australia's Leading Competition Law Barristers
Jonathon Redwood and Tim Breakspear's arbitration experience and expertise has been acknowledged in the 2020 edition of Whos Who Legal.
The Court has issued a new practice note for the case management of matters in its Professional Negligence List which changes to the way matters in the list will be run.
Banco barristers appeared in an important appeal to the Full Federal Court concerning the operation of the Australian Consumer Law in relation to “flushable” wipes.
12 Banco Barristers are featured in the 2020 edition of Doyles Guide to Insolvency & Restructuring barristers in NSW
Selected in person hearings have resumed while online court continues.
Banco Chambers congratulates its members for their strong showing in the 2020 edition of Doyles Guide to NSW Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution Barristers
The Western Australian Court of Appeal recently delivered judgment in Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd v DFD Rhodes Pty Ltd [2020] WASCA 77. The decision illustrates the difficulties parties to an arbitration agreement may have in keeping a dispute within the confines of confidential arbitration, where the dispute involves non-parties to the arbitration agreement.
There were important developments this week with a number of courts in New South Wales announcing their plans to resume in-person hearings in the near future, although some of the technological solutions embraced in recent months may become part of the court’s ongoing practices.
A COVID 19 Page has been introduced to our website to collect all the latest news and resources in relation to COVID 19.
Banco Chambers' barristers have been sharing their experiences of virtual practice in an online CPD and have been appearing in new matters arising from the outbreak of COVID 19.
Final hearings are increasingly proceeding with virtual courtroom technology.
Since our last update, we have seen arrangements made in an increasing number of cases for final hearings and appeals to take place by videolink, including in large and complex matters.
While Banco Chambers remains open and operational at 60 Martin Place, Sydney, in the face of increasingly severe restrictions upon physical appearances in courts and tribunals until COVID-19 is resolved, Members of Banco Chambers are enthusiastically embracing all alternative means of appearance to keep matters moving through interlocutory stages towards settlement/mediation or final hearing/judgment.
Banco Chambers is open and operating during these difficult times.
Banco Chambers is pleased to launch a new website in conjunction with its recent relocation to 60 Martin Place.
In January 2020 Banco Chambers successfully completed its relocation to Levels 15 and 16 of the newly completed office development at 60 Martin Place, Sydney.